Destination for international students
Italy is a popular destination for international students. It offers quality higher education with more affordable tuition fees than other Western European countries. There are around 32,000 international students in Italy, including independent students and those on exchange programmes. With a rich history and tradition of higher education, Italy is always an attractive option for students.
Tuition fees at Italian institutions vary, but they are generally lower than in other parts of Europe. This makes Italian universities an enticing proposition for foreign students. International students in Italy have a chance to receive a quality higher education at an affordable cost.
The cost of tuition will vary at each institution. However, you should expect to pay more if you choose to attend a private university. A bachelor’s course will, on average, cost €900 to €4,000 per year at a public institution. Fees at a private institution usually cost, on average, €6,000 to €20,000 per year. If you are from the EU or EEA, you probably won’t pay more than Italian citizens. Other international students should expect higher course costs.
There are options to help you fund your studies. All students (Italian and International) can apply for financial help. The funding will be distributed according to your financial situation and academic merit. If you receive support, this can help with tuition fees, accommodation fees and other living costs. Contact your chosen institution for information about what financial support they can offer to you.
In Italy institutions do not normally have halls of residence. They do however offer services to help you find a place to live. This can include university owned housing, or helping you find suitable private housing. Private renting in Italy is the more expensive option, so make sure you budget for this!
Getting a part-time job is a great way to help fund your studies in Italy. As an EU student, you are able to work without additional permission. As a non-EU student, your visa will dictate if you are permitted to have paid employment whilst you study. If you are allowed to work, it will probably only be up to 20 hours a week. This means that you should not rely on this to fund your studies. If you do wish to get a job, it may be helpful if you have some Italian language skills.
• Name : Repubblica Italiana (Italian Republic)
Climate : Temperate climate with regional variations
Population : 61.3 million (2013)
Capital : Rome
Government : Democracy, Republic
GDP : 2071.31 billion US dollars (2013)
Language : Italian as well as German, French and Latin in some regions in Northern Italy
Italian higher education system consists of two main articulations: the university sector and the non-university sector.
Currently the university sector comprise of 89 university institutions out of which
The non-university sector includes 4 education typologies with their institutions:
•Higher schools of design : polytechnics for the arts, academies of fine arts, higher institutes for applied arts, music conservatories and recognized music institutes, higher institutes for musical and choreographic studies, national academies etc
• The academic year comprise of two semesters. The first semester starts in September/October and ends in January/February. The second semester starts in February and ends in July.
*Intakes may vary from university to university.
•Varies considerably depending on location, though comes between 1000 and 1500 Euros.
• Stay back of 6-12 months for masters/PhD and part time work rights of 20 hours per week